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Santa Monica 9/30/2011

2011-10-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

Took my photography students shooting at Santa Monica Pier today. Here's one of my photos.

Funny Photoshopped Russian wedding photos

2011-07-07T08:04:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below to see more
http://www.sadanduseless.com/2011/02/awfully-photoshopped-russian-wedding-pictures/

2011-01-25T15:18:00.000-08:00

An Elegant Indian Wedding in Palos Verdes

2010-12-15T17:09:00.000-08:00

Fernanda and Vikram were married by the sea in Palos Verdes. It was a breathtaking setting

even without decor but designer & event planner Paul Bott ( http://www.paulbott.com/)

added so many beautiful details and warm , saturated color everywhere- it was really one of

the most gorgeous weddings I have ever seen! Fernanda looked exquisite in a bright red

and gold brocade sari. It was a wonderful party . Some of the nicest people I have ever met!

Wedding Ephemera

2010-05-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

When Good Weddings go Bad

2010-04-09T20:36:00.000-07:00

Check out this Los Angeles Times Magazine article "When Good Weddings Go Bad" illustrated by (my spouse) Lou Beach

click here on this link to see the article:
"When Good Weddings Go Bad"

click on this link to see :
"Funny or Die tackles Nuptials from Hell" - a video made exclusively for LA

Kate and Seth's San Francisco Wedding

2010-01-20T17:34:00.000-08:00

Kate and Seth met during Kate's internship at RIC ( Chicago) where Seth walked right through the center of Kate's OT exercise group. Long time rule being if you walk through the group, you have to dance. Seth was forced to dance, dropped to the floor with an awesomely hilarious move and the rest is history. During their reception we were all treated to a similar experience as Seth let loose with some fancy dance steps, a charming quality in a doctor if you ask me..
The wedding festivities began w/ Kate getting ready at the Marine's Memorial Hotel followed by a quick trip (in a vintage Rolls Royce) to the Palace of Fine Arts for portraits. The historic Sherith Israel was the site for the ceremony followed by a lively party at Marine's Memorial.
It was a wedding evocative of the 1940s - beautiful Kate in a slip dress, the amazing Band (Jambalaya) , an elegant hotel - all the right elements!

Rachel and Alexis' Napa Valley Wedding

2010-01-19T18:06:00.000-08:00

Rachel and Alexis met in high school and, after a long courtship finally tied the knot (10 years later!)
The setting was an exquisite private home and vineyard in Oakville, California.
It was a stunning day and the setting, which in itself was
quite beautiful , was decorated with some of the most beautiful flowers
I have ever seen. Guests walked under a long chain of marigolds
as they arrived.
The reception was elegant with moody globe lighting and a sky full of stars.
There was some fancy dancing going on! The fun was contagious. A perfect Napa Valley Wedding!

Amber and Will's Wedding at The Silent Movie Theater

2010-01-12T15:04:00.000-08:00

Amber and Will were married at The Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood.
The wonderful, Moorish Figueroa Hotel http://www.figueroahotel.com/pages/about.html
was the scene for getting ready as family and friends gathered in the stunning , ornately tiled lobby.
The Silent Movie Theater proved to be an intimate and dramatic setting for the ceremony as guests sat in lobby seats focused on the stage as the ceremony took place. The last time I had been in the theater was to see "Metropolis" as a teen. This was a much happier show....

Sarah and Raj's Malibu wedding at Rancho Del Cielo

2009-10-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu is one of my favorite locations for a wedding and for wedding photography! I would love to live there... It is an absolutely gorgeous spot up in the mountains of Malibu overlooking the ocean with exquisite views and lush gardens. The landscaping ( designed by owners, Jill and Sparky) always inspires me- it's a lovely mix of native/drought resistant plants, flowering trees and exotic flowers. It's dreamy... Sarah and Raj's wedding was a delightful mix of Eastern and Western traditions. There was an Indian Wedding ceremony and a Unitarian Ceremony that seemed to fit together perfectly. Sarah and Raj live in London . With guests and family form India, Europe and California, it was quite cosmopolitan, a lively and fun celebration!

Here are some of my favorite wedding locations in Los Angeles

2009-10-28T16:31:00.000-07:00

As a wedding and event photographer in Los Angeles, I have photographed in many locations. Here is a list of some of my favorites:

Casa del Mar ( Santa Monica wedding photography)
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310/581-5533
http://www.hotelcasadelmar.com/

Music Center ( Los Angeles wedding photography)
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Patina Catering
Phone: 213/972-7565
www.patinagroup.com/catering/LAMC/

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey ( Marina del Rey wedding photography)
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 310/823-1700
http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens ( Los Angeles wedding photography)
120 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 213/253-9200
www.kyotograndhotel.com

Shutters on the Beach ( Santa Monica wedding photography)
Santa Monica Wedding Location
1 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 310/458-0030
www.shuttersonthebeach.com

Paramount Special Events Department
( Hollywood wedding photography)
5555 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
Contact: Special Events Department
Phone: 323/956-8583
www.ParamountSpecialEvents.com

Oviatt Penthouse
( Los Angeles wedding photography)
617 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Contact: Event Coordinator
Phone: 213/488-9951
cicadaevents@aol.com
www.oviatt.com

Citrus at Social
Los Angeles Wedding Location
6525 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Contact: Special Events Department
Phone: 323/462-5222 x3
www.citrusatsocial.com

Los Angeles Union Station
Los Angeles Wedding Location
800 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact: Jeff Cooper
Phone: 213/617-0111
www.hollywoodlocations.com

Il Cielo
Beverly Hills Wedding Location
9018 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Contact: Fabio Price, Director of Events
Phone: 310/276-9990 Catering Dept.
www.ilcielo.com

Ebell of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Wedding Location
4400 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Special Events Office
Phone: 323/931-1277
www.ebellla.com

Malibu Nature Preserve
Malibu Wedding Location
33905 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265-2316
Contact: Peter Ireland
Phone: 310/457-9783

Cafe Pinot
Los Angeles Wedding Location
700 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 213/239-2513
www.patinagroup.com

Vibiana
Los Angeles Wedding Location
210 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact: Anika Warden
Phone: please email
www.vibianala.com

Cicada
Los Angeles Wedding Location
617 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 213/488-9951
cicadaevents@aol.com
www.cicadarestaurant.com

Inn of the Seventh Ray
Topanga Wedding Location
128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 310/455-1311
www.innoftheseventhray.com

Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills
123 Spalding Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone 310/278-0303
www.mosaichotel.com

Beverly Wilshire Hotel ( Beverly Hills wedding photography)
9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
www.fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
310/275-5200

Avalon Hotel of Beverly Hills ( Beverly Hills wedding photography)
9400 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
www.avalonbeverlyhills.com
310/277-5221

Rancho Del Cielo ( Malibu wedding photography)
P.O. Box 6704
Malibu, Ca

http://www.ranchodelcielomalibu.com

Zoom Street - a photography magazine

2009-10-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

My work is featured on Zoom Street this month- click here to see it

Pet portraits

2009-08-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

Photojournalistic pet portrait sessions
email issa@issasharp.com for more information

Palm Springs wedding photography

2009-08-06T08:40:00.000-07:00

"Style Unveiled", the blog for "Los Angeles Style Magazine" has included one of my weddings. Ting and Casey were married at The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs
http://lastyleunveiled.com/thelounge/2009/4/3/some-ting-beautiful-for-casey.html

Dave and Joy's wedding reception at Wolfgang Puck's in the Pacific Design Center

2009-08-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

Dave and Joy decided celebrated their wedding with a reception at the Wolfgang Puck catering space in the Pacific Design Center. They brought in the wonderfully talented and creative team of Anne Barnett, Debbie Powell and Rusty Feldman from Hold The Date, Inc. The gals transformed the room! It was a black and white theme with lovely sculptural trees in the dining room. The Wolfgang Puck space at the Pacific Design Center is a great cosmopolitan setting.

Cameron and Adele's - Santa Monica Wedding photography

2009-08-04T18:34:00.000-07:00

Cameron and Adele's wedding took place at The Latter Day Saint's Church In Los Angeles
followed by a lively party at The Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica.

Shirley and Ed's 85th Birthday Party Photography Los Angeles

2009-08-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

Shirley and Ed were still like love birds celebrating their 85th birthdays together. The party was held at daughter Ellen's house in Hancock Park. Friends and family came from near and far to celebrate.

Dara's Bar Mitzvah Photography - Union Station, Los Angeles

2009-08-04T17:36:00.000-07:00

Click here to see the Bar Mitzvah : slide show

The wonderful Moghavem family and their friends celebrated Dara's Bar Mitzvah at Union Station. This was a 2nd party ( a couple of months after the teens celebrated) mostly for family and friends. Union Station , which is a beautiful location to begin with , was elegantly transformed with projections on the walls, an illuminated dance floor and there was great music arranged by Sal Kuenzler at City Connection

Peacock Wedding Dress

2009-04-15T16:08:00.000-07:00

This wedding dress decorated with peacock feathers was featured at a Wedding Expo in Nanjing, China. The unique gown took eight handcraft workers two months to finish. It is decorated with brocade, 2009 peacock feathers and 60 Hetian jades. The price? 1.5 million dollars.

Boudoir Photography Los Angeles

2008-07-06T21:38:00.000-07:00

Olivia asked me to photograph her in not much more than a top hat so she could give the pictures to her fiance for his birthday. Here are a few favorites from the session.

If you are interested in scheduling a "Boudoir" session, please call 323-930-1808 or email issa@issasharp.com for more information.

Dara's Bar Mitzvah photography at University Synagogue in Brentwood

2008-03-16T11:37:00.000-07:00

To see more of Dara's Bar Mitzvah click here: slide show
Dara studied the Torah for a year and and his Bar Mitzvah was a joyous celebration of his hard work and coming of age. His grandparents came all the way from Persia and friends and family gathered for a very heartfelt service followed by a fun filled party on a boat in Marina Del Rey.

University Synagogue in Brentwood was the location for the Bar Mitzvah service .Tall windows of stained glass were an impressive and colorful backdrop. Dara was very gracious - posing for countless pictures with relatives who hugged him and kissed him. It was nice to see such so much affection. The party on the boat was a huge success. the teens were on the upper deck while parents, relatives and their friends partied below.

Priscilla and Daniel's Wedding at the Pacific Asia Museum , Pasadena

2008-03-16T08:12:00.000-07:00

The Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena was a lovely spot for Priscilla and Daniel's wedding.

The courtyard was festooned with beautiful hanging lanterns which glowed in warm tones of orange, yellow and red. Friends and family flew in from New York ( where Priscilla and Daniel live). Brocade slippers were handed out at the dance floor which seemed to contribute to the lively dancing. It was a delightful wedding!

Ciro and Michelle's Wedding at the Hollywood Roosevelt

2008-01-03T21:26:00.000-08:00

Ciro and Michelle were married at the beautiful Wayfarer's Chapel in Palos Verdes which was

designed by Lloyd Wright ( son of Frank LLoyd Wright). The 3 flower girls were very sweet all dressed in colorful kimonos.

The reception was held at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt. We took a few minutes to go out onto Hollywood Blvd and

take some pictures before Ciro and Michelle made their wonderfully grand entrance -Michelle held a parasol and the lighting was dramatic- very fun!

World's Tallest Man Marries

2007-11-19T18:54:00.000-08:00

Bao Xishun, a 7-foot-9 herdsman from Inner Mongolia, married 5-foot-6 saleswoman Xia Shujian in a traditional Mongolian wedding ceremony in March of 2007. Bao's 28 year old wife is half his age and from his hometown of Chiefeng even though marriage advertisements were sent all over the world, the Beijing News reported.Bao was in the news in December after he used his long arms to save two dolphins by pulling out plastic from their stomachs. Bao is pictured below with the world's smallest man, He Pingping who is 2 feet 4 inches. See more pictures and info about the wedding via the link section of my blog.

On a similar note, the world's tallest dog, a 107 cm Great Dane named Gibson, met the world's smallest dog, a 10.16 cm Chihuahua named Boo Boo. Marriage does not seem to be in the cards although they did seem to appreciate eachother.

World's Talllest Man Marries

2007-11-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

Michael and Heather's Wedding at the Wishire Ebell

2007-11-10T20:23:00.001-08:00

Michael and Heather's Los Angeles wedding at the Wilshire Ebell was beautiful and full of life! The Klezmer Band (Gustavo Bulgach and Klezmer Juice) was incredible! Very talented musicians..

Laura and David's Halloween Party

2007-11-10T16:33:00.001-08:00

It was a very fun Halloween party at Laura and David's.
Laura looked amazing as the Ring Master....